Riess

Not to be confused with Reiss.

Riess (also German Rieß) is a surname of Germanic origin. It refers to:

Adam Riess (contemporary), American astrophysicist
Erwin Riess (born 1957), Austrian playwright
Fritz Riess (1922–1991), German Formula One race car driver
Hein Riess (contemporary), German actor
Ludwig Riess (1861–1928), German-American historian and educator
Stefan Rieß (born 1988), German professional football player
Susanne Riess-Passer (born 1961), Austrian politician

See also

Related surnames

Ries (Riehs)
Riesz
Rihs
Riis
Rießer (Riesser); Rießner (Riessner, Riesner)
Reis
Reiß (Reiss, Reisz)

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